You may still be drowsy from the sedation for several hours after the procedure. After about four hours, you may go out as long as you feel well and do not drive. As soon as you wake up our nurse will offer you some juice. After you go home, you can have a light breakfast or lunch. Eat whatever you feel like. Just go slow at first and use some common sense.
The results of the endoscopic procedure are immediate. Your doctor will discuss the results of the procedure with you and your family or friend after you wake.
We also give you a written explanation of what was found and what treatment, if any, is anticipated. You will also have an opportunity to ask questions, but your memory may be impaired by the sedation.
Any biopsies or samples taken for lab analysis will not be available that day. The physician's office will contact you as soon as we obtain the results. All our instruments are extensively processed after each use by specially trained personnel. Techniques known to kill disease-causing bacteria and viruses, including the AIDS virus, are employed in this process.
Community Digestive Center abides by strict guidelines for the processing of all instruments used during the exam. Frequently Asked Questions.
Preparation for an Endoscopic Appointment Why do I need to bring a driver for my endoscopic appointment? Does he or she have to stay the whole time I am there? During Your Endoscopic Procedure How long will my endoscopic procedure take? Will my endoscopic procedure be painful? With the modern anesthetic sedatives, your examination should be comfortable. Does a colonoscopy show if I have colon cancer? What should I expect during my endoscopic procedure?
I'm afraid that I will say things that I shouldn't while sedated. If the doctor finds a polyp during my procedure, will he remove it? Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services Policy. But ambulatory anesthesia guidelines still advise patients to refrain from driving, unescorted public transit use and other consequential activities for 24 hours after the procedure — a non-evidence-based interval derived from older benzodiazepine sedation regimens.
The inconvenience and cost of a daylong interruption of the activities of daily living may deter some patients from complying with colonoscopy screenings and other beneficial exams. An added complication: Post-anesthesia recovery measures such as the Aldrete score used by most endoscopy units only assess basic physiology and gross motor function, not higher-level cognition and neuromuscular coordination, making them unsatisfactory to judge psychomotor status.
A Cleveland Clinic research project aims to address these issues. The study uses a driving simulator to compare psychomotoric performance and discharge readiness among endoscopy patients who have received propofol or nonpropofol sedation. Potentially, those are patients who could drive themselves home after their procedure rather than having to arrange for transportation. Vargo, an international authority in therapeutic endoscopy and president of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, has conducted procedural sedation research for 25 years.
Guidelines can be vague regarding discharge criteria after procedural sedation. They tell me they will recommend it to others as well. Some people decline having a colonoscopy because they are afraid of the procedure.
Yet, we have many patients who have it completed with no sedatives and are satisfied with the experience. There is no reason to be afraid of a colonoscopy. Learn more about what to expect before and during a colonoscopy and five things you can do to keep your colon healthy. Jaime Zighelboim, M.
Request an Appointment Patient Online Services. Plainview Red Wing Sherburn St. James St. Peter Waseca Waterville Wells Zumbrota. Iowa Decorah Lake Mills. View map. Posted By. Recent Posts. Speaking of Health. Here are the most common questions that I answer when discussing a sedation-free option with patients: What are the benefits of a sedation-free colonoscopy? Is a sedation-free colonoscopy painful or uncomfortable?
Who can pick a sedation-free colonoscopy?
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